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Bolton Castle

📍 North Yorkshire, England

4.3 ★★★★ 2,120 reviews

About

Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England. The nearby village of Castle Bolton takes its name from the castle. The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War, and “slighted” afterwards, but much of it survived. It has never been sold and is still in the ownership of the descendants of the Scrope family.

Getting There

🚗 By Car

In Castle Bolton village in Wensleydale. Off the A684 between Leyburn and Hawes.

🅿️ Castle Car Park

Free parking at the castle.

Terrain & Accessibility

📐 Steep Stairs⚠️ Partially Ruined🚶 Garden Accessible💺 Tea Room

Where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. The castle is partially ruined but several floors are accessible via stairs. The medieval garden is on level ground. The wild boar enclosure and bird of prey centre are accessible. Spectacular Wensleydale views.